"So… Can I jump for joy now?" Haruno asked, finally straightening up after his dramatic bow.
"Well, of course you can!" Lala replied cheerfully.
"Why not… I guess," Ryouko added with a small smile.
"Okay then… Yay!" Haruno exclaimed, leaping into the air with a blooming grin on his face. In a moment of pure emotion, he reached out and hugged both girls tightly. "Thank you… seriously. I promise I'll do my best to make you the happiest women in the entire universe!"
"We'll see if you can live up to that promise," Ryouko teased, her voice amused.
"You look really happy," Lala said, blinking at his enthusiasm.
"Of course I am! I never thought you two would actually accept that ridiculous confession," Haruno admitted, scratching his cheek sheepishly.
That was when Ryouko, ever the calm and composed one, offered a surprisingly logical explanation. "Ah, Haruno-kun, you might not know this, but in space, the universe is vast—and polyamorous relationships are far more common than on Earth."
"Eh? Really?" Haruno asked, blinking in surprise as he turned to Lala.
"Hm… I feel like that's true," Lala replied, tilting her head. "As far as I remember, I've heard things like that before…"
Lala closed her eyes for a moment, reflecting on the many types of relationships that existed across the vast universe she came from. With a thoughtful hum, she opened her eyes and tilted her head toward Haruno. "But… What about Earth?"
"Well," Haruno began, scratching his cheek, "there are people who have polyamorous relationships here, but in this country, it's not exactly legal or socially accepted. That's why… I'm really grateful. You two accepting this means the world to me. I feel like I just got blessed by two goddesses." His eyes sparkled with sincerity as he straightened his posture, as if receiving some divine approval.
"Ufufu, such a sweet talker," Ryouko chuckled, amused by his genuine emotion. "Well then, how about we celebrate with dinner first?" She glanced at her phone and saw a notification. "Ah, the food's here."
She quickly went to the door and returned moments later, balancing several bags of steaming hot takeout.
"I ordered a lot since I figured a tired young boy might need a feast. Hopefully this will be enough for four people," Ryouko said, setting the bags down.
Inside were boxes of mouthwatering Chinese food—steamed dumplings, roasted duck, sweet and sour chicken, and fried rice.
"Whoa… this looks so delicious!" Lala said with excitement, already taking her seat at the table. "Ah, don't forget to save some for my bodyguard, okay?"
"Sure," Ryouko replied, placing a box aside for the silent guest outside.
Haruno looked at the bountiful spread and the two smiling girls. With no tension in the air, just warmth and good food, he quietly took a seat, feeling like the luckiest guy on the planet.
"Ooh, this is really good! Earthling cuisine is surprisingly amazing," Lala said, her eyes sparkling as she took another bite of roasted duck. "So flavorful and juicy… I didn't expect it to be this tasty!"
"I'm glad you like it," Haruno replied with a small smile. "I was a bit worried you might find it too plain compared to whatever gourmet space food you're used to."
The three of them enjoyed a peaceful dinner, a rare moment of calm in what had been a whirlwind day. For Haruno, it felt like the first chance to breathe since the madness began.
Lala, licking some sauce off her finger, added, "Zastin and the others haven't set up a stable communication link with our main ship yet. So for now, no news is going in or out."
"In other words, the message about me becoming a candidate for your husband hasn't reached your father yet?" Haruno asked.
"Yup. I wonder what he'll say when it does," Lala mused, twirling a chopstick in her fingers.
"Would it be difficult to just talk to him directly?" Haruno asked.
"Well, Father's kind of… super busy," Lala said with a sheepish grin. "Galaxy politics and monster invasions and all that."
"Ah, the usual dad stuff," Haruno muttered. "So, what will you do while we wait?"
"I'll tag along to school with you tomorrow!" Lala beamed.
"Eh? Just like that?"
"Why not?"
"I mean, our principal's a pervert. He'll let anyone in if they're cute."
"No ID? No problem?"
"Exactly. That's how bad he is."
"Wow… Earth really is something else," Lala giggled.
"Ah… This is delicious. Thanks a lot, Ryouko-san," Lala said cheerfully, sipping the last of her soup.
"Yeah, this restaurant's a hidden gem. Thanks for the treat, Ryouko-sensei," Haruno added with a smile.
Ryouko, now enjoying a cup of coffee, gave them a small, knowing look. Her tone softened. "I think it's time for you to stop calling me that… especially while we're in your home. I mean, we're already a couple now, aren't we?"
Haruno blinked, then scratched his cheek awkwardly. "Ah, well… yes. Ryouko."
"Un, much better." Ryouko clasped her hands together, her face brightening with satisfaction.
"Okay then, I think it's about time we get some rest," she added. "Especially you, Haruno. You've had one hell of a day."
"That's true…" Haruno muttered, finally feeling the weight of exhaustion creeping in now that the chaos had settled.
"But it's still early, isn't it!?" Lala protested, slamming her palms lightly on the table and puffing out her cheeks. "We still have energy to do fun things!"
"There's always tomorrow—and the day after that," Ryouko replied, amused. "Right now, what we need most is rest. We don't know what your father's subordinate, Zastin, plans to do when he shows up tomorrow."
"Oh yeah… he's probably gonna do something annoying," Haruno sighed, already having a strong guess.
"Eh? What do you mean?" Lala tilted her head.
"Well, considering how these things go, he's most likely going to test me—like, some kind of combat trial or something."
"Ahh…" Both Lala and Ryouko nodded in instant agreement.
"Well then, no question. Rest is critical," Ryouko declared.
Lala crossed her arms and pouted, but didn't argue further. Haruno sighed. Tomorrow was going to be another long day.
That was what Haruno had thought—that the night would finally be peaceful. But somehow, things had taken another unexpected turn. Now, instead of resting quietly, he found himself lying in bed sandwiched between two beautiful women: Lala on his left, and Ryouko on his right.
'Ugh… this is making it really hard to sleep,' Haruno groaned internally, stiff as a board as he lay on his parents' bed—the only one large enough to fit all three of them. The warmth of their bodies radiated on either side of him, and neither woman seemed to be asleep yet. Both pairs of eyes occasionally glanced at him through the dim room, adding to his growing anxiety.
'Why do they smell so… good?' he wondered, trying to distract himself. Ryouko's scent reminded him of a seductive red rose—rich, bold, intoxicating, and comforting. It enveloped him like a velvety, luxurious embrace. Lala, on the other hand, smelled like fresh peach blossoms—light, sweet, and cheerful, like a spring breeze that could lift your soul. 'No, no—why am I thinking like this now?!'
Originally, Haruno had offered to let both women take separate rooms while he slept on the couch. After all, he was technically the host, and it felt like the right thing to do. But neither Ryouko nor Lala allowed that to happen.
Lala had clung to his arm like a koala, insisting on sleeping beside him. Ryouko, ever composed but equally determined, simply said, "You'll get back pain sleeping on that sofa," before following them to the bedroom.
Of course, Haruno was happy—ecstatic, even—to sleep beside his new girlfriends. But this? This felt like things were moving way too fast. His heart hadn't caught up to the situation yet.
Then came the final blow. As he lay paralyzed by awkward joy, Ryouko leaned close, her lips brushing his ear as she whispered in a sultry voice, "It's fine, Haruno-kun. Isn't this kind of moment the reward you've been waiting for?"
And that was it. His willpower crumbled in an instant.
So, here he was—lying in bed with Ryouko and Lala. They weren't cuddling, not quite, but their bodies still touched him. It was warm. Comforting. Dangerous.
And Haruno knew this night… was far from over.
Author Note :
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